MA onPC command wing

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Get your wings! With the MA onPC command wing MA Lighting has again paid attention to the constantly growing needs of the market and introduces a highly flexible and mobile solution that offers all the benefits of the MA Lighting system.

The MA onPC command wing has the same look and feel as the grandMA2 consoles and it is fully compatible with the whole grandMA2 system. Designed as an addition to the grandMA2 onPC software it enables the customer to work nearly as fast with his computer and the grandMA2 onPC software as he could work on a real grandMA2 console.

Due to its compact size the MA onPC command wing is perfect for travelling even as hand luggage on a plane. However the MA onPC command wing is not only designed for tours. It is also ideal for smaller shows and clubs, for programming in a theatre auditorium as well as for pre-programming. It’s also the perfect choice for any MA enthusiast to enter the world of MA Lighting.

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The MA onPC command wing paves the way for mobile use of the highly fl exible and power ful grandMA2 control system. In combination with the free of charge grandMA2 onPC software, the MA onPC command wing is a portable 2,048 parameter control solution that can be used in nearly any location – and all for an aff ordable price.

Designed as the perfect hardware expansion to the grandMA2 onPC software, the MA onPC command wing enables the look and feel of the software to be as close to a real grandMA2 console as possible. Thanks to the MA onPC command wing – incorporating the command section of the grandMA2 consoles – it has never been easier to use the grandMA2 onPC software. With a simple USB connection between the MA onPC command wing and the computer running the grandMA2 onPC software, all inputs and outputs of a grandMA2 console are available to the user. DMX, Midi, Timecode and Analogue Remote are all on hand directly at the MA onPC command wing.

Wherever it is physically diffi cult to use a grandMA2 console, the MA onPC command wing, in conjunction with the grandMA2 onPC software, enables the customer to program or playback within the grandMA2 world.

Therefore the MA onPC command wing is ideal to be used as a backup solution within the grandMA2 system, as powerful control solution on the road or for smaller theatres, shows and clubs or for pre-programming.

• Real-timecontrolfor2,048parametersincombinationwithgrandMA2onPC(upto65,536parametersasbackupintheMAsystem)

• CommandsectionsimilartograndMA2layout

• 2A/Bfaders(100mm);mainexecutor

• Level-Wheel-dimmer

• Individuallybacklitanddimmablesilent(clickless)keys

• Light,handyandrocksolid,only6kg

• Plug&Play:simplyconnecttoyournotebook

• Integrateduniversalpowersupply

• Ergonomicdesign

MA onPC command wing

Just connect via USB to any notebook or PC running grandMA2 onPC

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Specifications

Real-time control for 2,048 parameters in combination with grandMA2 onPC (up to 65,536 parameters as backup in the MA system)

18 fader executor buttons

6 fader executors (60mm)

6 button executors

6 page buttons (Channel / Fader / Button)

4 encoders

2 A/B faders (100mm); main executor

Level-wheel – dimmer

Grand Master fader (60mm)

Blackout button

Main executor area (GO+ / GO- / PAUSE)

PSU built in; 90–230V (50–60Hz)

Temperature range 5°–40° (rel. humidity non condensing)

Connectivity

2 DMX out & 1 DMX in (XLR 5pin)

Midi in/out (Midi-Timecode / Midi-Note)

Timecode (XLR 3pin)

Analogue remote input

USB 2.0 port

Slot for Kensington Lock

ScopeofdeliveryDust cover, USB cable 2m, Power cable

Art.No Dimensions(wxhxd) weight(kg)

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• 2,048parameters-upto4,096parameterspossible

• 2DMXout&1DMXin(XLR5pin)

• Midiin/out(Midi-Timecode/Midi-Note)

• Analogueremoteinput

• XLR3pinforLTC(LinearTimecode)

• SlotforKensingtonLock

• USB2.0port

• Integrateduniversalpowersupply

• Light,handy&rocksolid:just6kgtoeasilycarryaway

• Ergonomicdesign:Optimisedworkangleforfastandeasyprogramming

• LookandfeelasknownfromthegrandMA2consoles

• Individuallybacklitanddimmablesilent(clickless)keys

Unique features

• PlugandPlay:JustconnectviaUSBtoanyPCornotebookrunninggrandMA2onPC

395mm15,6 inch

546mm21,5 inch

70mm2,8 inch6kg

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• 6faderexecutors(60mm)+18faderexecutorbuttons

• 6buttonexecutors

• Mastersectionwith2A/Bfaders(100mm);mainexecutor

• CommandsectionsimilartograndMA2layout

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Parameter Count & DMX Output

If you are in need of a compact, powerful control solution for an aff ordable price there is no way around the MA onPC command wing. In combination with the grandMA2 onPC software it off ers 2,048 control parameters of DMX already. But if that’s not enough you can even expand your parameter count.

On these pages you can see some possible combinations and how many control parameters you’ll get out of them. There are two simple rules to observe.

• First,anMA2PortNodeonPConlycountsonceandonlytheonewiththemostparametersisadded.IfyouaddasecondMA2PortNodeonPCyouwon’tgetmoreparameters,yetadditionalDMXconnectors.

• Second,themaximumparametercountwithgrandMA2onPCis4,096parameters.

Imagine the possibilities – now you can use a sophisticated and truly powerful lighting control solution anywhere you like and with all the performance you might desire.

Couldyouthinkofamoreflexibleandconvenientwaytoprogramandrunyourshow?

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The grandMA2 onPC software incorporates all functions of a grandMA2 console and offers you its full potential on your notebook or PC. You can use grandMA2 onPC for running, programming or offline pre-programming, as well as a smart backup solution within the grandMA2 system.

If you would like to use it as a lighting control, just connect an MA onPC command wing to your notebook or PC to run the show via this hardware. Alternatively you can connect an MA NPU (Network Processing Unit), MA NSP (Network Signal Processor) MA 2Port Node onPC or MA 2Port Node onPC PRO to your notebook or PC to be able to output DMX data.

Pre-programming is also easy with grandMA2 onPC. You can work on your notebook or PC anywhere then copy your showfile to any grandMA2 console. To apply the backup function, just integrate your grandMA2 onPC solution into your grandMA2 show session. If your main console should fail, grandMA onPC will take over seamlessly and you can still run your show.

Additionaly grandMA2 onPC is extendable to a complete design studio for free by connecting it to the sophisticated real-time visualisation software grandMA 3D.

grandMA2 onPC communicates with grandMA2 consoles via MA-Net2 over Ethernet which allows it to be used as a user-friendly designer remote control for all grandMA2 consoles.

With the MA onPC command wing MA Lighting has developed a sophisticated hardware extension perfectly suited for the grandMA2 onPC software.

grandMA2 onPC

• MA’scomprehensiveandpowerfulsoftware-toolforallstandardcom-puters

• IncorporatesallfunctionsofthegrandMA2consoles

• SuitableasliveshowcontrollerorbackupsysteminconnectionwiththeMAonPCcommandwing

• CommunicateswithgrandMA2consolesviaMA-Net2overEthernet

• Servesasauser-friendlydesignerremotecontrolforallgrandMA2consoles

• ExpandabletoacompletedesignstudiobyconnectingtothefreegrandMA3Dsoftware

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The grandMA2 onPC software is as flexible as the grandMA2 console software – in fact it is the same software but with some additional useful features that mirror the grandMA2 console hardware. Means you can chose each section of the console in the software via a simple button-press and then start working the same way as you would do when sitting in front of a grandMA2 console.

With its flexible screen arrangements and multiple views plus func-tions like shortcuts via any keyboard, the grandMA2 onPC software underlines its absolute flexible layout for any show-situation. Nearly any functionality can be displayed, modified or used as it occurs in the “real” hardware.

Keyboard Short Cuts Groups, Presets and Playpack

Keyboard Short Cuts menu

ThegrandMA2onPCsoftwarecanbedownloadedfreeofchargeatwww.malighting.comwhereyouwillfindtherelevantsystemrequirements.

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By providing a comprehensive training programme, MA Lighting aims to offer its customers the best possible qualifications. This is particularly important when it comes to grandMA2 console training, however it is equally relevant when using an MA VPU (Video Processing Unit) or setting up a network via MA-Net2 utilising the corresponding MA Lighting hard-ware solutions.

The training programme of the MA University is certified worldwide by MA Lighting, so we can guarantee continuity of knowledge, independent of the training location. Please get in touch with your local MA distributor/ office for training in your country.

CheckoutourgrandMA2OnlineTutorialson www.youtube.com/MALightingInt

grandMA 3D

• Real-time3Dvisualisationofkeyfunctionsandeffectsofconventional&movinglights

• Bi-directionaldataexchangewiththegrandMA2consolesofallseries–usingthesamesetups

• Liveandblindprogrammingmodes

• Followmodeforlive-positioningoffixturesfromthegrandMA3Dprogramtotheconsole

• Importof3ds-files

• Multiplecamerasareavailablethatcanbeselectedandindependentlypositionedduringvisualisation

• Pre-programmingofentireshowsjustwithgrandMA2onPCandgrandMA3D

• Preciseandrealisticreproductionofshadows&colourbeamsinreal-time

• grandMA3Disavailablefreeofcharge.Furtherinformationcanbefoundatwww.malighting.com.

MA Lighting’s visualiser and pre-programming studio – the PC software grandMA 3D – is an extremely powerful tool to visualise and design 3D stage layouts. In conjunction with any grandMA2 console or the grandMA2 onPC program conventional and moving light fixtures can be displayed.

grandMA 3D allows a straight forward design and set up of any custom stage or scenery layout with its 2D drawing facilities and a library of basic graphical elements. Multiple windows both in 2D or 3D view with any camera angle can be opened at the same time and will be updated in real-time. All the stage elements can be positioned in x/y/z directions and can be rotated around the various axes. A huge built-in library of textures is included and you can import your own graphic files and even video clips and use them as textures too.

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Have you seen the MA catalogue already? You can download it from the MA Lighting web-site or skip through our online version. Just visit our website www.malighting.com or scan the QR code below.

MA has styled the catalogue into a complete new design which makes skipping through the pages a joy. The catalogue also contains a lot of background information about the MA system, off ering a comprehensive overview

of all its parts and showing solutions for set-ting it up.

Utilising this resource, you can easily fi nd out all about our four ‘worlds’:

MA Lighting catalogue online

DownloadMACatalogue:www.malighting.com/MA_Catalogue

MA Catalogue

SearchourgrandMAgazinearchive:www.malighting.com/grandmagazine.html

grandMAgazineSpring 11 I English

Forward-lookingSchauspielhaus Bochum relies on grandMA2...p10-11

FabulousgrandMA2 joined Strictly Come Dancing...p3

FamousRoyal Shakespeare Company trusts in grandMA2...p12-13

Northern LightsgrandMA2 braves the elements for Season of Light 2011

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Maximum ProfessionalismgrandMAs are conquering Broadway and Westend...pp16-17

Maximum PowerMA VPU offers new dimensions of video control...p8

MagnificentU2 are touring the globe with grandMA

Maximum PerformancegrandMA software road-tested with Maximo Park...p3

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Theatre technologyMichael Adenau gives an insight into developing grandMA2...p8

Theatre storiesWhere grandMA2 is used

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Theatre peopleWhat they have to say about

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grandMA2 kisses the Sleeping BeautyTeatro Colón restorated and upgraded

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Backstage

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iTunes Festival relies on grandMA2

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Safer and more powerful networking

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Small in size but big in detailSimply connect to your PC or Notebook running grandMA2 onPC to enter the almost unlimited world of MA Lighting.

TheMAonPCcommandwingistheperfectsolutionifyouare:

• Workingasalightingprofessionalaroundtheworld

• Runningasmallclubortheatre

• WanttojointhehugeMALightingfamily

• Lookingforasmartbackuporpre-programmingsolution

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